About us:
For more than 40 years, we’ve led the way in providing care and education for autistic and/or neurodivergent children, young people and adults across the North-east of England.
We have more than 1,200 staff working in our schools, college, short breaks, day services, residential care, supported living, employment services and family support. We are passionate about retaining talent and many of our current managers have worked their way up through the ranks.
About you
Are you a compassionate and trustworthy person? Do you strive for the best in everything you do, and think you could make a positive difference to lives of autistic and/or neurodivergent individuals? If this sounds like you, and you’re seeking a rewarding job role, we are currently recruiting for a Safeguarding and Family Liaison Officer to join our Education staff team.
Please note the ideal candidate will have degree level education and/ or a social work degree.
The purpose of the Safeguarding and Family Liaison Officer is to work under the School Principal to ensure the safety, well-being, and development of all pupils, with a special focus on those who are vulnerable. This position involves implementing and overseeing the school's safeguarding policies, conducting regular risk assessments, and addressing any concerns related to child protection promptly and effectively. Additionally, the role requires close collaboration with families, providing them with support and resources to address challenges and enhance the welfare of their children. By building strong, trusting relationships with pupils, parents, and external agencies, the officer will work to create a safe school environment where every child can succeed and feel secure.
Download job description and person specification
Benefits
- 36 days generous annual leave entitlement (pro rata)
- Employee benefits platform as well as discounted gym membership
- Employee assistance programme
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
- Instant access to up to 40% of your salary as you earn it
- Further specialist training to develop your career
- Employee discounts on over 130,000 shops and entertainment venues, including Tesco, Argos, cinemas and holidays
- Access to Blue Light Card, the discount service for emergency and social care staff
- Refer-a-friend scheme – receive £500
For more than 40 years we’ve led the way in providing autism-specific care and education for children, young people, and adults across the North-East of England.
Find out more about our work here: www.ne-as.org.uk/what-we-believe.
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. As such it will be necessary for a enhanced Disclosure submission to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. The North East Autism Society’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children, young people and adults across all of our services is reflected in our safer recruitment process.
As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this job vacancy.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and/or vulnerable adults.
Pay: £25,420.00-£61,402.79 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
